Best things to do in Nova Scotia

Recommended activities in Nova Scotia

Tours & day trips

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Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $129 and current price is CA $123 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $58 per traveller*
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Cruises & boat tours

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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

Activity duration is 55 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $88 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $260 per adult
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Water activities

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Halifax: Tall Ship Harbour Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Halifax: Tall Ship Harbour Sailing Cruise with Live Music

Activity duration is 2 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $59 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

After visiting Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Halifax. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Ingonish featuring rugged coastline

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Breton Highlands National Park, a lovely green space in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Stroll along the beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site featuring farmland

Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site

Learn about the local history of Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park with a stop at Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fortress Louisbourg National Historic Site
Burncoat Head Park

Burncoat Head Park

Explore the great outdoors at Burncoat Head Park, a lovely green space in Burntcoat. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Burncoat Head Park
Skyline Trail

Skyline Trail

Explore the great outdoors at Skyline Trail, a lovely green space in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront, or seek out its hiking trails.

Skyline Trail

Dartmouth Crossing

During your visit to Dartmouth, you can do some window-shopping at Dartmouth Crossing. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Dartmouth Crossing